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Golka Family History

Golka Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gola, Polka, Golla, Golia, Galka, Golda, Golba, Kolka, Gorka, Gold

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Where is the Golka family from?

You can see how Golka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Golka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Golka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Golka families living in Michigan. This was about 78% of all the recorded Golka's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Golka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Golka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Golka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Golka. 36% of Golka men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Hired Hand
    18%
  • Tool Dye Maker
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Golka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Golka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 282 immigration records available for the last name Golka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Golka. For the veterans among your Golka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Golka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Golka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Golka in 1960 was 29, and 70 in 2004.

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